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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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